The beauty, ingenuity and resourcefulness of wood that shapes our world will be exhibited in two concurrent exhibitions at the Manningham Art Gallery from 18 October to 11 November.
The Double Take in Wood exhibition celebrates the works of beautifully crafted furniture and sculptures by members of the Victorian Woodworkers Association and shines a light on sustainable craft practices with pieces made entirely from recycled industrial packaging.
Manningham City Council Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert said Double Take in Wood showcased the breadth and talent in Australian wood design.
“This exhibition of Australian contemporary woodwork has two distinct starting points, fine woodworking and Create from a Crate,” she said.
“The Create from a Crate section challenges woodworkers to make objects or pieces of furniture from discarded timber pallets and crates.”
Exhibiting concurrently is Undulating Scapes, a photographic exhibition by local photographer Sandhya Porritt that takes a look the world through macrophotography.
Undulating Scapes was a 12-month project where Sandhya photographed the same trees multiple times to capture subtle changes in the bark as the tree grew and adapted its environment.
The images explore twisting shapes and patterns that naturally form on tree barks and invite a novel reappraisal of our own relationship with the landscape.
Upcoming Public Programs at the exhibition include:
• Let’s work in wood! – kids’ recycled wood workshop. Saturday 21 October, 11.00 am – 12 noon or 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm. Create a wooden train from industrial timber packaging. Suitable for ages 5 to 8. Cost $10
• Seniors floor talk and morning tea. Friday 27 October, 10.00 am – 12 noon. Join Victorian Woodworkers Association members for a special morning tea and artist talk on how they work with wood and what inspires them. Free event. RSVP required.
• Lunchtime artist talk and soup. Tuesday 31 October, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm. Join a member of the Victorian Woodworkers Association and photographer Sandhya Porritt and hear them discuss their works over a cup of soup. Free event. RSVP required.
• Macrophotography workshop with Sandhya Porritt. Saturday 11 November, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. This hands-on workshop allows the photographer explore the unseen landscapes, patterns and hidden beauty of minute worlds. Suitable for age 16+. Cost $50.
For more information and to RSVP visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery or 9840 9382.
Manningham Art Gallery is located at Manningham City Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Media are invited to attend all events.
Photograph and interview opportunities are available.
